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Ford Bronco Sport

2021 Badlands: 250 hp, 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and Focus RS rear-axle tech.1

Researched October 29, 2026 from 29 sources

Also called

  • Baby BroncoA shorthand for the smaller unibody crossover alongside the larger, body-on-frame Bronco.23

At a glance

0510
5.9–8.2 s0–60 mph
0125250
201 km/hTop speed
0200400
258–380 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,573–1,746 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.151214

Engine
1.5 L turbo inline-3; 2.0 L turbo inline-45
Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive; unibody C25
Gearbox
8-speed automatic across all trims1
Built at
Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly, Sonora, Mexico5

The story

Made for outdoor adventurers, the Bronco Sport pairs Bronco-inspired styling with the unibody C2 platform shared by the Escape and Maverick. Its stepped safari roof can house 2 mountain bikes with a dedicated rack.45

2020: 2021 debut, built in Hermosillo · Rebelle Rally X-Cross victory20202021: First Edition capped at 2,00020212023: Heritage Limited: 1,966 units · Rebelle Rally: 4 wins in a row20232024: Free Wheeling brings back the stripes20242025: New screens, revised engine outputs · Sasquatch reaches Outer Banks and Badlands20252026: Free Wheeling ends; Bronze arrives2026 Ford Bronco (first generation): 1966–1977Ford Bronco Sport (CX430): 2021–present (model years)CX430 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1520
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YearWhat happened
1966–1977Ford Bronco (first generation)
2021–present (model years)Ford Bronco Sport (CX430)
20202021 debut, built in Hermosillo
2020Rebelle Rally X-Cross victory
2021First Edition capped at 2,000
2023Heritage Limited: 1,966 units
2023Rebelle Rally: 4 wins in a row
2024Free Wheeling brings back the stripes
2025New screens, revised engine outputs
2025Sasquatch reaches Outer Banks and Badlands
2026Free Wheeling ends; Bronze arrives
  1. 2020

    2021 debut, built in Hermosillo

    Revealed in July, the 2021 model starts production in October at Mexico's Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant.45

  2. 2020

    Rebelle Rally X-Cross victory

    Shelby Hall and navigator Penny Dale win the 6-car X-Cross class in a largely stock 2021 Bronco Sport.6

  3. 2021

    First Edition capped at 2,000

    Based on Badlands, the launch-only First Edition pairs the 2.0-liter turbo with Navy Pier leather, a moonroof and 10-speaker B&O audio.57

  4. 2023

    Heritage Limited: 1,966 units

    Heritage starts with Big Bend; Heritage Limited uses Badlands hardware. White roofs, grilles and wheels echo the 1966 Bronco.58

  5. 2023

    Rebelle Rally: 4 wins in a row

    Melissa Fisher and Jessica Moore win X-Cross in a 2022 Bronco Sport, sealing the model's fourth consecutive class victory.9

  6. 2024

    Free Wheeling brings back the stripes

    Based on Big Bend, Free Wheeling adds reflective red, orange, yellow and silver graphics inspired by Ford's 1970s trucks, vans and Broncos.10

  7. 2025

    New screens, revised engine outputs

    The refresh adds 13.2-inch SYNC 4 and 12.3-inch instruments; non-CARB outputs are 180 hp/271 Nm for the 1.5 L and 250 hp/380 Nm for the Badlands 2.0 L.1112

  8. 2025

    Sasquatch reaches Outer Banks and Badlands

    Outer Banks and Badlands gain a Sasquatch option with a twin-clutch rear-drive unit, 29-inch tires and Bilstein shocks; Badlands adds Rally G.O.A.T. mode.1112

  9. 2026

    Free Wheeling ends; Bronze arrives

    Wireless charging and garage door openers go. Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks get 8.0-inch clusters. Free Wheeling ends; Badlands adds a Bronze Appearance Package.13

Every generation

  • Ford Bronco (first generation)
    Ford Bronco (first generation)1966–1977
  • Ford Bronco Sport
    CX4302021–present (model years)

Power over the years

From 181 hp to 250 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 2020202220242026 hp 2021 · 181 hp · Base / Big Bend / Outer Banks 1.5 L2021 · 245 hp · Badlands / First Edition (announced)2021 · 250 hp · Badlands 2.0 L (premium fuel)2023 · 181 hp · Heritage 1.5 L2023 · 250 hp · Heritage Limited 2.0 L2025 · 180 hp · Outer Banks 1.5 L (non-CARB)2025 · 250 hp · Badlands 2.0 L (non-CARB) 250 hp Badlands 2.0 L (premium fuel) 181 hp Base / Big Bend / Outer Banks 1.…
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YearHorsepowerModel
2021181Base / Big Bend / Outer Banks 1.5 L
2021245Badlands / First Edition (announced)
2021250Badlands 2.0 L (premium fuel)
2023181Heritage 1.5 L
2023250Heritage Limited 2.0 L
2025180Outer Banks 1.5 L (non-CARB)
2025250Badlands 2.0 L (non-CARB)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Base

    2021

    181 hp
  • Big Bend

    Standard

    Big Bend

    2021

    181 hp
  • Outer Banks

    Standard

    Outer Banks

    2021

    181 hp
  • Badlands

    Performance

    Badlands

    2021

    250 hp

  • Special

    Black Diamond Off-Road Package

    2023; revised for 2025

  • Special

    Big Bend Black Appearance Package

    2024

  • Heritage Edition

    Special

    Heritage Edition

    2023

    181 hp

  • Special

    Free Wheeling

    2024–2025

  • Performance

    Outer Banks / Badlands Sasquatch

    2025

  • Special

    Badlands Bronze Appearance Package

    2026

  • First Edition

    Limited

    First Edition

    2021

    245 hp

  • Limited

    Heritage Limited Edition

    2023

    250 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Round headlights accompany chunky BRONCO lettering across the grille.3
  • Look for the stepped safari roofline.4
  • Large BRONCO tailgate lettering dwarfs the small SPORT badge between the taillights.1
  • The rear license plate sits low in the bumper.18
  • Upright windshield pillars meet a high, horizontal hood.18

Year by year

  1. 2025 exterior

    New modular bumpers; front-fender tie-downs appear on Outer Banks Sasquatch, Badlands, and Badlands Sasquatch.11

  2. 2025 cabin

    A 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauges arrive; physical fan and temperature controls disappear.1112

  3. 2026 gauges

    Big Bend, Heritage, and Outer Banks drop to an 8.0-inch gauge display; Sasquatch Outer Banks offers the previous 12.3-inch screen.13

  4. 2026 off-road packages

    Integrated front-fender tie-downs and the Sasquatch front brush guard become extra-cost options.13

  5. 2026 colors

    Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat and Space White Metallic join the paint choices.13

  6. 2026 equipment

    Free Wheeling disappears from the lineup, and fog lights are no longer offered on Big Bend.13

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford Bronco Sport
    Bronco Sport
    Photo of a Ford Bronco
    Ford Bronco

    Ford Bronco

    The Sport is the smaller unibody SUV; look for tiny SPORT lettering between its taillights.135

  • Bronco Sport 'Raptor' prototype

    Door and tailgate Raptor badges were part of an internal joke; Ford confirmed no upcoming production model.19

Against its rivals

  • Bronco Sport vs Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (2021)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Bronco Sport5.9 s
    Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (2021)7.6 s
    3
  • Mazda CX-5 Signature

    Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-5 Signature

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Bronco Sport5.9 s
    Mazda CX-5 Signature6.1 s
    3
  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport (2021)

    Bronco Sport vs Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport (2021)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Bronco Sport$36,005
    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport (2021)$37,780
    21
  • Subaru Outback Wilderness (2022)

    Bronco Sport vs Subaru Outback Wilderness (2022)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Bronco Sport$36,005
    Subaru Outback Wilderness (2022)$39,965
    21

Prices

Value today $19.3K–$24.7K24

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $19,275–$24,733 2021 · $28,155 · US base, Base2021 · $29,655 · US base, Big Bend2021 · $33,655 · US base, Outer Banks2021 · $34,155 · US base, Badlands2021 · $39,995 · US base, First Edition2023 · $44,655 · US launch, Heritage Limited2025 · $32,990 · US Big Bend; dest. +$400 to $1,9952025 · $42,110 · US base, Badlands2026 · $33,840 · US base, Big Bend2026 · $39,260 · US Badlands; $2,850 price cut 2021 · $28,155 · US base price, 2021 model year 2026 · $24,000 · 2023 Bronco Sport; mileage 32,480, Bidbus2026 · $21,700 · 2022 Bronco Sport, mileage 38,415, Bidbus $24.0K Bidbus, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Launch price$28,155US base price, 2021 model year
2021Price when new$28,155US base, Base
2021Price when new$29,655US base, Big Bend
2021Price when new$33,655US base, Outer Banks
2021Price when new$34,155US base, Badlands
2021Price when new$39,995US base, First Edition
2023Price when new$44,655US launch, Heritage Limited
2025Price when new$32,990US Big Bend; dest. +$400 to $1,995
2025Price when new$42,110US base, Badlands
2026Price when new$33,840US base, Big Bend
2026Price when new$39,260US Badlands; $2,850 price cut
2026Auction sale$24,0002023 Bronco Sport; mileage 32,480, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$21,7002022 Bronco Sport, mileage 38,415, Bidbus
2026Value today$19,275–$24,733

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Shelby Hall and Penny Dale win without GPS”
    • “Four straight Rebelle Rally class wins”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  1. Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Earns the Bronco Name caranddriver.com
  2. The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Is Killer Off Road roadandtrack.com
  3. Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda CX-5 caranddriver.com
  4. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport revealed: big Bronco's rugged little brother - Autoblog autoblog.com
  5. Ford Bronco Sport - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  6. The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Went Out and Won Its Class at This Year’s Rebelle Rally thedrive.com
  7. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport trim breakdown | How the five trims differ - Autoblog autoblog.com
  8. FORD CELEBRATES ORIGINAL 1966 BRONCO WITH NEW BRONCO AND BRONCO SPORT HERITAGE EDITIONS - Ford Stories | SDAC Ford Malaysia ford.simemotors.my
  9. Rebelle Rally Field Update: DAY 7 — Rebelle Rally rebellerally.com
  10. 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Adds Modern Take On Bronco Heritage, Plus New Black Appearance Package fromtheroad.ford.com
  11. New Bronco Sport Gets Big Off-Road Boost, Sasquatch Capability, New Tech fromtheroad.ford.com
  12. 2025 Ford Bronco Sport First Drive Review: Baby Sasquatch, Big Footprint thedrive.com
  13. 2026 Ford Bronco Sport First Look: A Lot Less Stuff, But at Least It’s Cheaper motortrend.com
  14. Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport 1.5T Is a Tamer Bronco caranddriver.com
  15. 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage First Test Review: Modern Off-Road Meets Old-School Style motortrend.com
  16. 2023 Ford Bronco Sport's New Off-Road Package Brings Added Toughness caranddriver.com
  17. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Should Cost Less to Run, but Costs More to Buy motortrend.com
  18. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport design: How the little Bronco came to life - Autoblog autoblog.com
  19. Ford Bronco Sport 'Raptor' Seen in Spy Photos Is Actually a Hoax caranddriver.com
  20. Old Ford Bronco Buyer’s Guide: History, Generations, Specifications, and FAQs motortrend.com
  21. Ford Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Wrangler vs. Subaru Outback Wilderness vs. Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Comparison Test: Got Chops? motortrend.com
  22. Member Spotlight: Stephanie & Texas Bronco Sport Club - Bronco Nation thebronconation.com
  23. Making History: Finding Bronco Sport Summit - Bronco Nation thebronconation.com
  24. Ford Bronco Sport Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  25. Multiple Ford Bronco Sports Overheated Off-Road. Let's Talk About It jalopnik.com
  26. Over 450,000 Ford Mavericks, Bronco Sports Recalled For Shutting Off While Driving thedrive.com
  27. Ford Recalls 694,271 Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for Fire Risk caranddriver.com
  28. 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Auction Result #10745 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  29. 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Auction Result #8272 - Bidbus bidbus.com
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  • roadandtrack.com
  • autoblog.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • thedrive.com
  • ford.simemotors.my
  • rebellerally.com
  • fromtheroad.ford.com
  • motortrend.com
  • thebronconation.com
  • iseecars.com
  • jalopnik.com
  • bidbus.com

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